Weather in May in Lanarkshire
Planning a getaway to Lanarkshire this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Lanarkshire in May?
Lanarkshire is a region in the United Kingdom. May in Lanarkshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 6°C in Lanark.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cumbernauld with an average of 80 mm to moderate rainfall in Abington with 92 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lanark enjoys approximately 193 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lanarkshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Lanarkshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Lanarkshire?
Lanark
In May Lanark generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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East Kilbride
In May East Kilbride generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Motherwell
In May Motherwell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Biggar
In May Biggar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hamilton
In May Hamilton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Lanarkshire?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Lanarkshire. Typically, the climate in Lanark is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Lanarkshire is in May, June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Lanark. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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